In a previous part of this study, we created educational modules about the psychodermatology of inflammatory skin conditions, with a particular emphasis on atopic dermatitis, for patients. These modules will empower patients to better manage both the psychological and physical aspects of their skin conditions. As part of this project, we aim to conduct a clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of these modules on eczema severity and health-related quality of life in patients. We hope to use these findings to develop and disseminate accessible educational material on the psychological aspects of dermatologic care.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
57
Provision of online patient educational modules (in addition to patients receiving regular clinical action/ appointments at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic, the Stollery Children's Hospital, and the Rao Dermatology Clinic for Atopic Dermatitis).
Rao Dermatology
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Kaye Edmonton Clinic
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Stollery Children's Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Health-Related Quality of Life
Quality of Life will be measured using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). The scores range from 0 to 30 (higher score indicative of worse outcomes)
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks
Eczema Disease Severity
Eczema Disease Severity will be measures using the Patient-Oriented SCORing for Atopic Dermatitis (PO-SCORAD). Scores range between 0 and 103 points (higher score indicative of worse outcomes)
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks
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